3-069-380-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-K360 © 2001 Sony Corporation
WARNING Welcome! To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Mains cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
TABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual 4 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 4 Precautions 6 Notes About the Discs 6 Enjoying Karaoke Getting Started 7 Unpacking 7 TV Hookups 8 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 10 5.
About This Manual Conventions Icon • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the player. • The icons on the right are used in this manual: Meaning Z Indicates that you can use only the remote to do the task. z Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier. Indicates that the function is for DVD VIDEOs. Indicates that the function is for VIDEO CDs.
Terms for discs Discs that the player cannot play • Title The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, the movie, etc. in video software, or the name of an album in audio software. The player cannot play discs other than the ones listed in the table on page 4. All CD-Rs other than music and VCD format CD-Rs, CD-ROMs including PHOTO CDs, data sections in CDEXTRAs, DVD-ROMs, DVD-audio, HD (high density) layer of Super Audio CD etc., cannot be played.
Precautions On safety • Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • The player is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.
Getting Started Check that you have the following items: • Audio/video connecting cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) RMT-D127E (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
TV Hookups Getting Started This connection is for listening to the sound through TV speakers (L: left, R: right). Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. Some setup adjustments are necessary for the player. If you run Quick Setup (page 14), you can make the minimum number of basic adjustments to the player.
CD/DVD player Monitor or projector with component video input connectors COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y Y CB CB CR CR Setting the color system to your TV The player’s color system must be set depending on the TV to be connected. • If the color system of the TV is NTSC or DUAL Since the color system of the player is set to NTSC, you can use the player as it is.
Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups Getting Started This connection is for listening to the sound through speakers connected to a receiver without a built-in DTS, Dolby* Digital or MPEG audio decoder. Refer as well to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected.
Notes Setups for the player Some setup adjustments are necessary for the player depending on the components to be connected. If you run Quick Setup (page 14), you can make the minimum number of basic adjustments to the player. When you connect a receiver (amplifier) which has a digital connector and lacks a built-in DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio decoder, or a digital component such as a DAT or MD deck The “AUDIO SETUP” (page 65) items in the setup display must be set as shown in the illustration below.
5.1 Channel Surround Hookups Getting Started With DVDs which contain DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio sound, you can enjoy the surround sound while producing the effect of being in a movie theater or a concert hall using a digital component with a built-in DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio decoder (not supplied). The player outputs the surround sound signals from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.
TV Getting Started To S VIDEO input S VIDEO IN To S VIDEO OUT CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y R – AUDIO 1 – L VIDEO 1 COAXIAL OPTICAL CB CR R – AUDIO 2 – L VIDEO 2 To DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) To DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Take off the cap.
Quick Setup Getting Started Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments to the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. POWER 6 SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: ENTER ?/1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To set, press To quit, press 7 ENTER M/m 8 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to the player. 3 Press POWER on the player and press ?/1 on the remote. “Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.
10 Press M/m to select the item. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: D-PCM DTS: DOLBY DIGITAL To set, press To quit, press , then DISPLAY . ENTER . 11 Press ENTER. DTS is selected. AUDIO SETUP OFF AUDIO ATT: STANDARD AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND ON DIGITAL OUT: D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: PCM DTS: OFF OFF ON To set, press To quit, press , then . ENTER . DISPLAY 12 Press M/m to select the item.
Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) Getting Started The player beeps when the following operations are performed. The default setting of the Sound Feedback function is set to off.
Playing Discs This chapter describes how to play a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD. Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the instructions supplied with your disc. POWER H Power indicator A Playing Discs @/1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Turn on your TV. Turn on the TV and switch the input selector on the TV to the player. When using a receiver (amplifier) Turn on the receiver (amplifier) and select the appropriate channel.
Playing Discs Playing Discs To turn on the player Press POWER on the player. The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. Then press @/1 on the remote. The player turns on and the power indicator lights up in green. In standby mode, the player also turns on by pressing A on the player or by pressing H. Additional operations A To turn off the player Press @/1 on the remote. The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red.
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc Z You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 / H You can use this function only for DVDs or VIDEO CDs. When the player is in the pause mode, press to locate a point in playback direction, or press to locate a point in opposite direction. When you find the point you want, press H to return to the normal speed playback.
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) Playing Discs The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc and when “RESUME” appears on the front panel display, you can resume playback from that point. As long as you do not open the disc tray, Resume Play will work even if the player enters standby mode by pressing @/1 on the remote. H H x x 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback.
Using the DVD’s Menu Some DVDs have a title menu or a DVD menu that is provided with DVDs only. Using the title menu Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using a menu. When you play these DVDs, you can select the language for the subtitles, the language for the sound, etc., using the DVD menu. DVD MENU TITLE
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) Playing Discs When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC (Play Back Control) functions (Ver. 2.0 discs), you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. On this player, you can use the number buttons, ENTER, ., >, M/m and ORETURN during PBC Playback. ./> ORETURN To go back to the menu Press ORETURN.
Using the Front Panel Display Z You can check information about the disc, such as the total number of titles or tracks or remaining time, using the front panel display. TIME/TEXT Checking the remaining time Press TIME/TEXT. Each time you press TIME/TEXT while playing the disc, the display changes as shown in the following chart.
Using the Front Panel Display Checking the remaining time Press TIME/TEXT. When playing back a CD/VIDEO CD Each time you press TIME/TEXT while playing a disc, the display changes as shown in the following chart.
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu Using the Control Menu Display Using the Control Menu display, you can select the starting point, play scenes in any order you like, change the viewing angles, make TV Virtual Surround settings, and other such operations. The possible operations are different depending on the kind of disc. For details on each Control Menu display item, see pages 28 to 44.
Using the Control Menu Display 2 Select the item you want using M/m.
Control Menu Item List TITLE (DVD only) (page 28)/ SCENE (VIDEO CD during PBC playback only) (page 28)/ ADVANCED (DVD only) (page 36) You can check play information about the bit rate or the position where the disc is being played (layer). TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 28) CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 28)/ INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 28) TRACK (CD only) (page 28) CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL (page 37) Using a registered password, you can set playback restrictions for a desired disc.
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene Z You can search the disc by title, chapter, track, index or scene. 2 Press , or ENTER. “ ” changes to “– – Using Various Functions with the Control Menu Select “TITLE,” “CHAPTER,” “TRACK,” “INDEX” or “SCENE” after pressing DISPLAY. When you play back a DVD, “TITLE” and “CHAPTER” are displayed. When you play back a VIDEO CD/CD, “TRACK” and “INDEX” are displayed. When you play back a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, “SCENE” is displayed.
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time Z Selecting a Starting Point Using the Time Code Z You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter or track and the total playing time or remaining time of the disc. You can search for a starting point by inputting the time code. 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 TIME/TEXT Select: Select “TIME/TEXT” after pressing DISPLAY. The time code corresponds to the approximate actual playing time.
Selecting a Starting Point Using the Time Code 3 Input the time code using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts playback at the selected time code. To cancel the number, press CLEAR before pressing ENTER. To cancel while making a selection Press ORETURN. z You can perform time code search using the SEARCH MODE button Viewing the Disc Information Z You can check the DVD TEXT or CD TEXT of the disc on the TV screen and the front panel display.
Changing the Sound Notes PLAY DVD PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 L C R LFE LS AUDIO Select: ENTER z You can select “AUDIO” directly Press AUDIO on the remote. Each time you press the button, the item changes. Select “AUDIO” after pressing DISPLAY. 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH 1: ENGLISH 2: ENGLISH 3: FRENCH When playing a Super VCD The default setting is underlined.
Changing the Sound Displaying the audio information of the disc When you select “AUDIO,” the channels being played are displayed on the screen. In Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD. Depending on the DVD, the number of the recorded channels may be different. Using Various Functions with the Control Menu 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH PLAY DVD Current audio format* PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.
Displaying the Subtitles •DTS “LFE” is always enclosed in a solid line regardless of the LFE signal component being output. 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT DTS 3/2.1 L C R LFE LS RS ENTER Select “SUBTITLE” after pressing DISPLAY. •Dolby Digital Karaoke format (For details, see page 46.
Changing the Angles With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, you can change the angles. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train or from the right window without having the train’s movement interrupted. 3 Select the angle number using the number buttons or M/m, then press ENTER. The angle is changed to the selected angle.
TV Virtual Surround Sound Settings (TVS) Effects of each item TVS (TV Virtual Surround) DYNAMIC Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. The sound imaging effect is distinct and clearly reproduces each aural element of the audio track.
TV Virtual Surround Sound Settings (TVS) TVS (TV Virtual Surround) STANDARD Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. Use this setting when you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers and retain the sound quality. L R Checking the Play Information You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played.
Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) Z Displays of each item By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,” whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.” BIT RATE 5 384kbps Audio Mbps Video 10 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 When you play MPEG audio sound tracks PLAY DVD OFF CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL ENTER Select: BIT RATE 0 0 5 kbps 1000 Audio Mbps Video 10 Bit rate refers to the amount of video/audio data per second in a disc.
Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) 3 Select “ON,” using M/m, then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password The display for entering a password appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER . Using Various Functions with the Control Menu To return, press RETURN . x When you have already registered a password The display for confirming the password appears. Skip Step 4. To return to the normal screen Press ORETURN.
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters or tracks on the disc and create your own program. One program can be stored in the player and contain up to 99 titles, chapters and tracks. 2 Title PROGRAM Select “PROGRAM” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select “ON,” the “PROGRAM” indicator lights up in green. Indicator PROGRAM Select: ENTER ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE – – 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4.
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD Select the track you want to program. Total time of the programmed tracks 0:15:30 T PROGRAM Using Various Functions with the Control Menu ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 0 2 2. TRACK 3. TRACK – – 4. TRACK – – 5. TRACK – – 6. TRACK – – 7. TRACK – – Set: Start: 4 5 ENTER PLAY H –– 01 02 03 04 05 Quit: z The program remains even after Program Play ends When you press H, you can play the same program again.
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” titles, chapters or tracks and play them in a random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. Select “SHUFFLE” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select a shuffle mode other than “OFF,” the “SHUFFLE” indicator lights up in green. 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 CHAPTER OFF TITLE CHAPTER SHUFFLE Select: ENTER After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option, press H. The player starts Shuffle Play.
Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter or track repeatedly. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the player repeats the titles or tracks in the shuffled or programmed order. You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 22). Select “REPEAT” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select a repeat mode other than “OFF,” the “REPEAT” indicator lights up in green.
Repeating a Specific Portion (A-B Repeat) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. This function is useful when you want to do such things as memorize lyrics. During PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs (page 22), this function is available only while playing moving pictures. Setting a portion for A-B repeat 1 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 Select “A-B REPEAT” after pressing DISPLAY. During AB Repeat Play, the “A-B REPEAT” indicator lights up in green.
Repeating a Specific Portion (A-B Repeat) 4 When you reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again. The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. “A-B” appears on the front panel display during A-B repeat play. 12(27) 18(34) T 1 : 34 : 30 PLAY DVD Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen.
Enjoying Karaoke This chapter describes how to play discs in karaoke mode and how to use the various karaoke features . Using Karaoke You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a disc) by setting this player to karaoke mode. You can connect up to two microphones (not supplied) to the player. Setting the player to karaoke mode The player enters karaoke mode when a microphone is plugged into the MIC 1 or 2 connector.
Using Karaoke Adjusting the microphone 1 Set the MIC 1/2 LEVEL control of the MIC connector to MIN. 2 Plug a microphone (not supplied) into the MIC connector. When a microphone is connected to the MIC 1 or 2 connector, the player enters karaoke mode. 3 Set the ON/OFF switch on the microphone to ON and turn the MIC 1/2 LEVEL control to adjust the microphone volume.
Using the Karaoke Control Menu Display You can use the Karaoke Control Menu display when the player is in karaoke mode. Using the Karaoke Control Menu display, you can enjoy karaoke features such as changing the key, applying effects and programming the next titles and tracks. For details about each Karaoke Control Menu item, see pages 48 to 55. Displaying the Karaoke Control Menu display ENTER KEY CONTROL (page 48) You can change the key to suit your vocal range.
Changing the Key (Key Control) You can change the key to suit your vocal range. While playing karaoke, press one of the KEY CONTROL buttons repeatedly to find the key that suits your vocal range. Inserting the Applause Effect (Effect Mode) You can insert applause with or without cheers in the karaoke mode. EFFECT MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EFFECT DO 0 KEY CONTROL , , buttons and indicators These indicators light up when you select one of the keys.
Applying the Surround Effect (Karaoke Surround) Adding Richness to Your Voice (Karaoke Star) The karaoke surround function gives surround effects to the accompaniment sound. The Karaoke Star function gives effects to your voice. Select “KARAOKE SURROUND” in the Karaoke Control Menu display. Select the karaoke surround mode using M/m, and then press ENTER. To cancel the karaoke surround, select “OFF” using M/m, and then press ENTER.
Playing Karaoke with Any Stereo Disc (Karaoke Pon) You can enjoy karaoke with a stereo-recorded disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing the sound of the vocals. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Turning the Vocals On and Off (Vocal) When playing a DVD with the Dolby Digital Karaoke format in karaoke mode, you can turn on or off the guide vocal recorded in the karaoke track. When playing a VIDEO CD/CD in karaoke mode, you can listen to the vocals.
Selecting the Vocals (Vocal Select) z You can turn the Vocal function on and off using “VOCAL” in the Karaoke Control Menu display Select “VOCAL” in the Karaoke Control Menu display (page 47), select “ON” or “OFF” using M/m, and then press ENTER. PLAY DVD OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF VOCAL Select: After you have set Vocal (page 50) or Vocal Support (page 52) to “ON,” you can change the guide vocal channel. You can select different kinds of vocals when using the Vocal or Vocal Support function.
Selecting the Vocals (Vocal Select) When playing a VIDEO CD or CD To select the vocal track, press VOCAL SELECT during playback. Each time you press VOCAL SELECT, the output channel changes as follows: Being Supported by the Recorded Vocal Track (Vocal Support) The recorded vocal will play when you stop singing during a song. , L+R (same sound is output from both speakers) m STEREO When playing a Super VCD To select the vocal track, press VOCAL SELECT during playback.
Turning the Guide Melody On and Off (Guide Melody) Pausing at the End of Each Track (Auto Pause) You can listen to the guide melody. You can set the player to pause every time a track is played. Select “GUIDE MELODY” in the Karaoke Control Menu display. To turn the guide melody on, select “ON” using M/m, and then press ENTER. To cancel the guide melody, select “OFF” using M/m, and then press ENTER. To use the Karaoke Control Menu display, see “Displaying the Karaoke Control Menu display” on page 47.
Reserving Karaoke (Reserve) You can select and reserve up to 24 tracks/titles when the player is in karaoke mode. You can reserve additional tracks/titles even if somebody is performing karaoke. Once the track or title is performed, it disappears from the reserve list. RESERVE button and indicator The indicator lights up while playing the reserved titles or tracks. Enjoying Karaoke Number buttons CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 To reserve other titles or tracks, repeat Step 2.
Notes • You cannot do Shuffle Play and Repeat Play while using this function. The Shuffle Play or Repeat Play setting is canceled when you start reserving tracks or titles. • If the reserved title or track does not exist, “Reserve play of title** is prohibited.” or “Reserve play of track** is prohibited.” appears and the next title or track is played. • The reserve function does not work during PBC playback of a VIDEO CD.
Settings and Adjustments This chapter describes how to set and adjust the player using the on-screen setup menu. Most settings and adjustments are required to be set when you first use the player. Using the Setup Display Using the setup display, you can do the initial setup, adjust the picture and sound and set the various outputs. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the setup display, limit playback by children, and so on. For details on each setup display item, see pages 59 to 66.
3 Press M/m to select “CUSTOM,” then press ENTER. The setup display appears. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: 4 SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: 9 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE Press ENTER. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL ENGLISH 4:3 PAN SCAN ON JACKET PICTURE 10 Press DISPLAY. The setup display disappears. 11 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn off the on-screen menu. Press ENTER.
Setup Display Item List The default settings are underlined.
Setting the Display Language or Sound Track (LANGUAGE SETUP) “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. The default settings are underlined. Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the setup display. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: To set, press To quit, press DISPLAY , then . ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL ENGLISH ENTER . Notes x OSD (On-Screen Display) Selects the language for the on-screen display.
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) “SCREEN SETUP” allows you to set the display according to the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the setup display. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: To set, press To quit, press DISPLAY 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE , then . ENTER . Settings and Adjustments x TV TYPE Selects the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected.
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) “CUSTOM SETUP” allows you to set the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the setup display. CUSTOM SETUP COLOR SYSTEM: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION: To set, press To quit, press DISPLAY , then . AUTO OFF BRIGHT AUTO OFF ENTER . x PAUSE MODE (DVD only) Selects the picture in pause mode. • AUTO: A picture including subjects that move dynamically is output with no jitter.
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Limiting playback by children (Parental Control) 2 Playback of some DVDs can be limited depending on the age of the users. The “Parental Control” function allows you to set a playback limitation level. Enter a password in 4 digits using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The digits change to asterisks ( ), and the display for confirming the password appears. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the setup display.
5 Select a geographic area as the playback limitation level standard using M/m, then press ENTER. When you select “OTHERS,,” select and enter the standard code in the table on the next page using the number buttons. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD To set, press To quit, press 6 DISPLAY OFF USA , then ENTER . . Select “LEVEL” using M/m, then press ENTER. CUSTOM SETUP To set, press To quit, press 7 DISPLAY , then .
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Settings and Adjustments Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 Hong Kong 2219 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Malaysia 2363 Mexico 2362 Netherlands 2376 New Zealand 2390 Norway 2379 Pakistan 2427 Philippines 2424 Portugal 2436 Russia 2489 Singapore 2501 Spai
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) “AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the setup display. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: PCM DTS: OFF To set, press To quit, press DISPLAY , then . ENTER . Note The setting does not affect the output from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) Setting the digital output signal Switches the methods of outputting audio signals when you connect, 1. a digital component such as a receiver (amplifier) having a digital connector, 2. an audio component having a built-in decoder (Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS), 3. a DAT or MD via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord. For connection details, see page 12. When you select “ON,” set “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” and “DTS.
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the mains lead is connected securely. Picture There is no picture. , Check that the player is connected securely. , The video connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one.
Troubleshooting Sound Additional Information There is no sound. , Check that the player is connected securely. , The audio connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one. , Make sure you connect the player to the audio input connectors on the receiver (amplifier). (page 10) , Make sure you turn on the TV and the receiver (amplifier). , Make sure you select the appropriate input on the receiver (amplifier) so that you can listen to the sound from the player.
The player starts playing the DVD automatically. , The DVD features the auto playback function. , “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “TIMER.” (page 61) Playback stops automatically. , The disc may contain an auto pause signal. While playing such a disc, the player stops playback at the signal. You cannot perform some functions such as stop, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play or Program Play. , Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations above.
Self-diagnosis function When the self-diagnosis function activates to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (combination of a letter and digits) flashes on the screen and on the front panel display. In this case, check the following table. C:13:00 First three characters of the service number Cause and/or corrective action C13 •The disc is dirty. , Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. (page 6) C31 •The disc is not inserted correctly.
Specifications CD/DVD player General Laser Semiconductor laser Signal format system NTSC/PAL (See page 9 to switch.) Audio characteristics Outputs and inputs Jack type Output level LINE OUT AUDIO (1, 2) Phono jacks 2 Vrms Over 10 kilohms (at 50 kilohms) DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Optical –18 dBm output connector Wave length: 660 nm DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) Phono jack 0.5 Vp-p 75 ohms terminated LINE OUT VIDEO (1, 2) Phono jacks 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative S VIDEO OUT 4-pin Y: 1.
Glossary Bit rate (page 36) Value indicating the amount of video data compressed in a DVD per second. The unit is Mbps (Mega bit per second). 1 Mbps indicates that the data per second is 1,000,000 bits. The higher the bit rate, the larger the amount of data. However, this does not always mean that you can get higher quality pictures. Chapter (page 5) Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters.
TV Virtual Surround (TVS) (page 35) Technology from Sony developed to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. Designed to work with the sound characteristics of your TV, this technology brings the excitement of surround sound to your home using nothing more than your stereo TV’s internal speakers. Furthermore, various TVS modes are available.
Language Code List For details, see page 33, 59. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 q; 2 qa 3 qs qd qf qg qh qj 5 qk 6 ql w; 7 89 wa ws wd qs KARAOKE STAR button and indicator (49) Press to select the effect to your voice in karaoke mode. qd VOCAL button and indicator (50) Turns the Vocal function on and off in karaoke mode. qf VOCAL SUPPORT button and indicator (52) Turns the Vocal Support function on and off in karaoke mode.
Index to Parts and Controls Rear Panel DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y R – AUDIO 1 – L VIDEO 1 COAXIAL OPTICAL CB CR R – AUDIO 2 – L VIDEO 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 Additional Information 1 DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL connector (10, 12) Connect to an audio component using a coaxial digital connecting cord. 2 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL connector (10, 12) Connect to an audio component using an optical digital connecting cord. Take off the cap.
Remote 1 qh 2 qj 3 4 5 1 2 3 qk 4 5 6 ql 7 8 9 w; wa 0 6 7 8 9 q; ws wd wf wg wh qa qs wj wk wl qd qf e; ea 1 TIME/TEXT button (23) Displays the playing time of the disc, etc., on the front panel display. 2 ZOPEN/CLOSE button (18) Opens or closes the disc tray. 3 Number buttons Selects the items or settings. 4 CLEAR button (28, 40) Press to return to continuous play, etc. 5 ANGLE button (34) Changes the angles when playing a DVD.
Index Numerics 4:3 LETTER BOX 60 4:3 PAN SCAN 60 5.
Additional Information 79
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